• Job Description

  Req#: 74500

  DSV - Global transport and logistics
  In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

  Location: Kempton Park
  Job Posting Title: Assistant Manager, Accounting
  Time Type: Full time

  MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

  This position entails tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The senior Accountant will have contact with Controllers and other departments within the organization as well as external vendors which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal. Responsibilities include the ability to lead and develop a team, to ensure that work is accurately completed in a timely manner and to ensure the financial results are reliable, accurate and complete.

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Supervise, track and evaluate day-to-day activities. Responsibilities include establishing financial status by developing and implementing systems for collecting, analyzing, verifying, and reporting information
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely monthly financial reports
  • Responsible for managing the accounting team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely manner and to ensure the financial results are accurate, complete, and reliable.
  • Monitors and analyses department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy, reliability & compliance.
  • Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance the workflow of the department and RSSC.
  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
  • Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the group accounting manual and ensure that journals are processed in line with this manual and any differences to statutory reporting is adequately reported in the statutory accounts.
  • Review and maintain the month end checklists and ensure they are actioned.
  • Review Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly and advise on any risks and/or opportunities and assess for any process improvements.
  • Review Fixed and leased asset ledgers/schedules and recons, identifying areas for process improvement. Ensure quarterly verifications of assets as per Group requirements.
  • Review Vat Reconciliations
  • Inspect weekly liquidity reporting ensuring accuracy
  • Review intercompany rebills and accruals as well as ensuring proper review of the To and From Accounts.
  • Reduce the risk of Out of Period Costs
  • Review the Intercompany Matching report and relevant journals.
  • Review country specific statutory reports.
  • Review journals – standard as well as resulting from the business and financial controller reviews
  • Review journals by ensuring that correct support is attached, and correct accounts are used.
  • Review and maintain recurring allocation entries on a monthly and annual basis.
  • Monitor AR and AP recons
  • Maintains accounting controls by implementing and recommending policies and procedures.
  • Assist in maintaining SSC221 Cost Center Budget
  • Ensure coding guides are maintained and updated and ensure quarterly review by Business and Controllers.
  • Review payroll salary and accrual journals from payroll specialist and ensure accounts utilized are correct.
  • Support the accounting department and Controllers – Financial and Business
  • Support budget and forecasting activities.
  • Assist internal and external auditors with annual and quarterly audits.
  • Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and ensuring that the monthly packs, journals, and recons have been prepared with the expected quality.
  • Assess the current procedures and processes to ensure they are efficient and reliable to deliver high quality reporting results and compliance.
  • Prepare special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
  • Guides accounting team by coordinating activities and answering questions.
  • Perform Ad hoc duties for senior management
  • Liase with AP, AR, CM and Senior Management
  • Period-end close responsibilities may require time outside the normal business hours

  
  Job-related Requirements

  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a financial accounting role
  Previous management/ team lead experience (team of three individuals)
  High attention to detail and accuracy
  Must be controls and process focused
  Must be able to work well under pressure and deliver on deadlines
  Good understanding of financial statements and reports
  Must have a valid and unendorsed driver’s license
  Must be a team player
  Must possess good time management skills
  Ability to work long hours of overtime over month end when necessary and must be able to adapt easily to deadlines
  Self-Starter who will use own initiative
  Liaise with AP, AR, CM and senior management
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  Ability to identify and solve problems
  Good working knowledge of Excel

  
  Electives

  Previous experience in a Shared Services environment advantageous
  Management experience

  
  Tertiary Qualification(s) - Essential

  B Com Accounting or similar accounting degree/ qualification

  
  Computer Literacy Level - Intermediate

  Intermidiate to Advanced Excel
  Intermidiate PowerPoint & Outlook, MS Word

  
  Additional Computer Skills

  SAP ERP/ BPC

  Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

• About the company

  Global transport and logistics - road, air, sea, rail freight and warehousing. Contact us today.

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